In Re Gooding

This is an original proceeding in discipline filed by the office of the Disciplinary Administrator against Ronald R. Gooding, respondent, a Topeka attorney, alleging multiple violations of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC).

A formal hearing before the panel of the Board for Discipline of Attorneys was held on October 24, 1995. Respondent appeared in person and by counsel. Respondent and the Chief Deputy Disciplinaiy Administrator offered numerous exhibits, which were admitted by agreement of the parties. The hearing panel entered the following findings of fact, conclusions of law,…